Solid Fat Index

What are solid fats?

Solid fats are those fats that remain solid when at room temperature.  Solid fats may be derived from animal fats or vegetables through the hydrogenation process.  High in cholesterol, saturated and/or trans fats, the Solid Fat Index below includes some of the most common solid fats:

Because palm kernel oil and coconut oil are so extreme in saturated fat, they are considered solid fats.

Many foods are high in solid fats - and are not always so easy to spot as the solid fats may become invisible in the finished recipe.   Note below that the calories from fat per serving depends much upon the brands used and is an average of the brands we reviewed at the market.  

Some of the more common foods that are high in solid fats are:

Although fat is necessary to complete the total nutrition picture, too many fats over time may cause big headaches as they slowly clog and block our circulatory system.

Although solid fats have the ability to make the individual feel fuller for longer periods of time - much like fiber, foods rich in oil rather than solid fat make a healthier dietary choice.  

The following foods are high in natural oils and are part of a healthy diet:

In Summary:

Avoid solid fats to achieve a healthier YOU and reach for the foods high in natural oils.  Studies show foods rich in natural oils contain powerful abilities to combat many diseases - such as heart healthy fish.

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